Sebaceous threads VS black spots
Sebaceous threads are normal, they are not acne. This is the natural structure of the skin. They are formed by sebum (sebum), which fills the pores. The black color is due to the fact that the sebum oxidizes when in contact with air and acquires a black color, and not the accumulation of dirt that gives such a color, as many believe.
What are they for us?
It is part of the structure of the hair follicle, essentially a "channel" that helps the sebum to reach the surface of the skin. The function of the latter is to protect the skin from drying out. Sebaceous threads are most visible in people with oily and combination skin types.
Open comedones are accumulations in the mouth of the hair follicle of dead cells of the keratinized epithelium plus excess sebum. They are the same black specks. But this is already not good and you need to fight with them.
What are the differences between open comedones and sebaceous glands?
Open comedones are larger in size
- the color is much darker compared to sebaceous threads.
- dense
- convex surface.
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Sebaceous threads:
- bright
- small in size.
- when trying to squeeze out - a white, thin "thread".
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What to do with sebaceous threads?
Do not squeeze! This manipulation will temporarily rid you of them, after a while they will still appear. Why injure the skin one more time?
The first thing is adequate cleansing to prevent sebaceous threads from turning into open comedones due to lack of care.
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Therefore, every evening, remove makeup + wash (gel, foam is your choice, the main thing is not with plain water and ordinary soap, because soap dries the skin, and just water does not wash away sebum).
Also, don't forget about hydration. Let me explain: this is necessary so that the skin does not start producing too much sebum. Constant overdrying of the skin provokes even more secretion of sebum. More sebum - pores will clog faster, more strongly.
Author
Cosmetologist Vitalya Netrebych
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